Topic Individual Taxation

Individual income taxes and payroll taxes account for the majority of federal revenues. They raise revenues that pay for U.S. government services and do so in a progressive fashion, reducing inequality. Equitable Growth aims to foster a robust discussion of the impact of changes in individual tax policy on the well-being of families across the income distribution.

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Gabriel Zucman presents “Hidden Wealth of Nations: The Scourge of Tax Havens”

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The declining impact of U.S. income taxes on wealth inequality

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